What is "deadwood"

Deadwood \Dead"wood`\, n.

1. (Naut.) A mass of timbers built into the bow and stern of a vessel to give solidity.

2. Dead trees or branches; useless material.

3. [fig.] People who are unproductive; -- used especially in reference to employees.

1887 in figurative sense of "useless person or thing," originally American English, from dead (adj.) + wood (n.). Dead wood in a forest is useful as firewood; perhaps the reference here is to the dried up parts of plants grown for commercial production of flowers or fruit.

n. 1 coarse woody debris 2 people judged to be superfluous to an organization or project 3 money not realized by exiting a winning pump trade too early

1. n. a branch or a part of a tree that is dead

2. someone or something that is unwanted and unneeded [syn: fifth wheel]

Deadwood is an American western television series created, produced, and largely written by David Milch and aired on the premium cable network HBO from March 21, 2004, to August 27, 2006, spanning thirty six episodes and three seasons. The show is set in the 1870s in Deadwood, South Dakota, before and after the area's annexation by the Dakota Territory. The series charts Deadwood's growth from camp to town, incorporating themes ranging from the formation of communities to western capitalism. The show features a large ensemble cast, and many historical figures appear as characters—such as Seth Bullock, Al Swearengen, Wild Bill Hickok, Sol Star, Calamity Jane, Wyatt Earp, George Crook, E. B. Farnum, Charlie Utter, Jack McCall, and George Hearst. The plot lines involving these characters include historical truths as well as substantial fictional elements. Milch used actual diaries and newspapers from 1870s Deadwood residents as reference points for characters, events, and the look and feel of the show. Some of the characters are fully fictional, although they may have been based on actual persons.

Deadwood received wide critical acclaim, particularly for Milch's writing and Ian McShane's co-lead performance. It also won eight Emmy Awards (in 28 nominations) and one Golden Globe. TV Guide ranked it #8 on their 2013 list of 60 shows that were "Cancelled Too Soon". There were initial plans to conclude the series with two TV films, but those plans never came to fruition. In 2015, talks resumed between HBO and Milch, and in January 2016, HBO green-lit a script to be written.

The show was produced by Red Board Productions and Roscoe Productions in association with HBO and Paramount Network Television ( CBS Paramount Network Television in season 3).

Deadwood is a board game for 3-8 players produced by Cheapass Games. In it, players assume the roles of bit actors working for a B-Movie Studio who try to make as much money as possible. This is done by taking on roles such as "man on fire," "woman in black dress," and "falls off roof." Players are represented by dice, which denote what "level" actor each player is. The original version of the game was available through various game outlets. The rules, boards, and cards for a revised edition (Deadwood 2.0) are now available for free download from the company's website, and are being developed into a deluxe edition via Kickstarter.

Deadwood may refer to:

"Deadwood" is a song by the band Dirty Pretty Things. It was released as a single on 10 July 2006 and was the second to be released from the band's debut album Waterloo to Anywhere. The band recruited fans via their web site to appear for the filming of the video, which occurred on a farm in the Essex countryside on Tuesday 16 May. In 2006 the song was used as the theme tune to Russell Brand's Got Issues, and later The Russell Brand Show.

Deadwood is the lower part of a ship's stem or stern.